RCBS primer pocket swager,, Stuck cases?

[WarPig1976]

I busted the ball on my handle because I have to beat the thing with a dead blow hammer to get the cases off the swager. I'm new to loading 5.56 so never had to use a swager. It's setup per directions and I've watched youtube videos to confirm I'm setup right. My questions are, is this normal? Can someone measure the small swager so that I can confirm mine isn't oversized.

Any tips are appreciated. If I can't figure this out I'll have to go in a different direction as beating on my press is just stupid.

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[browningautorifle]

I've used many different swagers, I'd suggest you get the Dillon and be done.

I have an RCBS swager, but not sure it's the same one you have...or I'd measure it. You shouldn't be having that much trouble though... Dillon and be good to go...

[WarPig1976]

It's the set that comes in a die box, used on a single stage press. Large or small swager takes the place of the shell holder.

Yeah, something ain't right.

[enfield303t]

I have a RCBS set and have never had any problems with either size. I will measure mine and post the size later, unable to do it right now.

Measured with a Mitutoyo and am not a machinist so don't knows exactly where to measure the diameter as there is a very slight taper to the swage.

It measured .1715 at the top and .1730 just above where it bells out to form the base. I have no idea if this helps.

[WarPig1976]

Thank you Enfield. I'm getting .174 on top and .180 on the bottom.
My suspicions are correct I have an oversized swager. Going to chuck up in the drill and sand it down and re polish. Thanks again for the measurements..

[browningautorifle]

Just got back from the range...so I can finally answer... I have .208 on the big one and .173 on the small one...

[WarPig1976]

Fixed it. Didn't measure, just keep going until it swaged and came off easy like in the videos. Seated a couple test primers to confirm. Thanks guys....

This lesson cost a plastic ball and a sore palm.

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Yes, going to call for a new ball. Little stuff I don't mind fixing myself,,faster.